Unit 11 End Of Life Flashcards
What is health and wellness?
Health and wellness refer to the overall state of an individual’s physical, mental, and social well-being.
Health encompasses various dimensions including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
What factors impact health status?
Personal beliefs and other factors such as environment, socioeconomic status, and lifestyle choices impact health status.
These factors can influence health behaviors, access to care, and health outcomes.
What are the levels of prevention?
The levels of prevention are:
* Primary Prevention
* Secondary Prevention
* Tertiary Prevention
Each level addresses different stages of health and disease prevention.
What is the nurse’s role in health and illness?
The nurse’s role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care to promote health and manage illness.
Nurses also provide education and support to patients and families.
What are the types of grief?
Types of grief include:
* Normal Grief
* Anticipatory Grief
* Prolonged Grief Disorder (Complicated)
* Disenfranchised Grief
Each type reflects different experiences and responses to loss.
What are the characteristics of an individual experiencing grief?
Characteristics include emotional responses such as sadness, anger, confusion, and physical symptoms like fatigue.
Individuals may also experience changes in behavior and social interactions.
What factors influence an individual’s response to grief?
Factors include:
* Human Development
* Psychological Perspectives of Loss
* Socioeconomic Status
* Nature of Personal Relationships
* Nature of the Loss
* Culture & Ethnicity
* Spiritual Beliefs
These factors can shape how a person experiences and copes with grief.
What is the role of the nurse in caring for clients experiencing grief and loss?
The nurse provides support, facilitates communication, and offers resources for coping with grief and loss.
Nurses also assess the emotional and physical needs of clients and families.
What is the difference between palliative and hospice care?
Palliative care focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for those at the end of life with a focus on comfort.
Both approaches emphasize holistic care but differ in timing and goals.
What are physiological alterations at the end of life?
Physiological alterations may include:
* Decreased appetite
* Changes in breathing patterns
* Altered consciousness
* Organ system failure
These changes can affect the dying process and require specific nursing interventions.
What are end-of-life goals for the client and family?
End-of-life goals include:
* Comfort measures
* Emotional support
* Family involvement
* Respecting wishes
These goals aim to enhance the quality of life during the dying process.
What is involved in the care of the body after death?
Care of the body after death includes:
* Preparing the body
* Ensuring dignity and respect
* Supporting family members
Nurses must follow protocols for post-mortem care and provide emotional support to grieving families.
What is the importance of nurse’s self-care?
Nurse’s self-care is vital to prevent burnout and ensure the delivery of quality care.
Self-care strategies can include stress management, seeking support, and maintaining work-life balance.
